We provide transformative support and counselling to men, women, children and young people from our centre in Hertford, and train and support our partners to do the same.
Through the course of the year we also provide client-led groups including art therapy, jewellery making, bread making, cookery skills and a quilt making club.
Following the successful pilot earlier in the year, Future Living Hertford are delighted to be facilitating The Police Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Training. From January next year, we will be working with Hertfordshire police to deliver the training to up to 1000 officers. We are pleased to be part of the process in ensuring front…
Male Victims, the facts…. When domestic abuse is mentioned, it is common for people to think that men are solely the perpetrators of the abuse. But statistics show that 1 in 7 victims are male. Although this is lower than female victims, this still equates to over 750,000 men each year. Those 1 in 7…
A golden opportunity Future Living Hertford is excited to announce that we have 1 charity place at next year’s London marathon. The London marathon is an iconic event, which has been running (pardon the pun!) since 1981 and was founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley. To complete a marathon is quite something, but…
A new chapter As the new CEO of Future Living Hertford I feel incredibly honoured to lead the next chapter in the charity’s fight against domestic abuse and good mental wellbeing for all. Domestic abuse is a global issue. Its effects are felt most deeply by the individuals, families and communities it touches. Future Living…
Many of us are familiar with the saying ‘the future is in our hands’ but sometimes life can be complicated. Through events we endure throughout our lives, it’s easy to believe that our future is already written from where we are standing now. Shining a light in the dark Sometimes, getting the right help…
Future Living Hertford is pleased to announce its association with CPD. CPD Accreditation is a trust mark achieved by training providers, course creators, and other educators when their training activity (course, event, other) has been assessed and confirmed to meet standards suitable for Continuing Professional Development. All of our courses will be accredited this way…
This year’s AGM was an extra special occasion. Not only were we celebrating our 10 year anniversary, but it was also Sandra Conte’s last AGM following the news of her retirement earlier this year. Sandra is the founder and CEO of Future Living Hertford. She has worked tirelessly for the past 10 years to make…
We are pleased to provide some more information about Future Living Hertford’s Domestic Abuse Drop-in and One Stop Shop. When a survivor of domestic abuse initially decides to leave and reach out for support, it can seem overwhelming with so many different services available. That is why we wanted to create a safe space where…
I am delighted to announce that we have, once again, been granted a Lloyds Bank Foundation grant for the next three years. Lloyds Bank Foundation have supported us over a number of years, understanding the needs of a charity like ours working in the domestic abuse sector, and the need for repeat funding. The saying…
Future Living Hertford is a small but well established charity. Sandra Conte started Future Living in 2014 in a small church hall, originally supporting addiction clients. How we have grown…… Since its humble beginnings, thanks to years of hard work and dedication from Sandra and the team, Future Living is now an award winning, highly…
Mental health is something we all have, just in the same way we have physical health. Yet, it is often the case that we are far more likely to seek help for a physical health condition than we are for issues with our mental health. In more recent times, the stigma surrounding mental health issues…
25th April is recognised as Parental Alienation Awareness Day. The campaign is used to highlight the devastating impact this can have on children. It also educates those who may not be aware of this form of abuse about what it entails. What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is when one parent discourages the child…